Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 01:10
The batch sizes were huge!
All the best!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
But, then it hit me hard.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
I was constantly staring into the ground
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Cleared multiple of them
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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I did not go back to my home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
So, yes, the UPSC is considered the toughest exam in the world because there is a ‘luck’ factor coupled with subjectivity in the exam process.
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Searched for my roll number.
Anyway!
Your credentials do not matter!
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I vividly remember that evening.
Dare you, peep in your neighbour's notebook. After all, it is a national-level competitive exam - people tend to be extremely competitive. Tough days…
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Found an empty bench..
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You would have to be on your toes. If your mind drifts apart for even a second, you will lose your chain of thoughts and notes.
And entered the park.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Dropped them
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
It is almost impossible.
I looked around me
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Keep your ego aside.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“All of these students are great from an academic point of view. They have always scored 90%+ during their school days, some have even scored 9.6 CGPA and above during their 10th boards.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“I, too, was an aspirant, 20 years back. I have met board toppers, state board toppers, and college toppers with more than 9+ CGPA who prepare for this exam.”
And, I had not made it.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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“But, it is nearly impossible for one to predict who will make it to the ‘holy list’. Yes! I can say that if an aspirant who has done X, Y, and Z can increase their chances of selection, but it is just not enough. There is always a matter of luck (or, probability).”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Each class used to be 2.5 hours each. Making it a total of 5 hours of coaching classes daily. The classes used to be 7 days a week.
500 students in each batch. God forbid if you were late to the class - you would have to push your way through the seats. (Old aspirants reading this know which institute I am talking about).
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.